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Physical and Psychological Examinations Applicants, who are offered employment with the City of Orono after the offer is made, but prior to commencement of employment, may be required to pass a pre-employment physical examination, which may include a medical history, for the purpose of determining the applicant's capability to perform available employment. The examination will test only for essential job related abilities and the examination will be required of all persons conditionally offered employment regardless of disability. Applicants must meet job-related physical standards. A physical examination will be required of employees who are offered new employment with the City that requires the employee to meet different physical standards to determine the employee's capability to perform the new employment. The offer of new employment will be made on condition that the new employee meets the physical or mental requirements of the new job. The examination will test only for essential job related abilities. The examination will be required of all employees conditionally offered new employment regardless of disability. Applicants for employment with the City of Orono may be required to undergo a psychological examination for the purpose of determining the applicant's capability to perform available employment. The psychological examination will only be required when the offer of employment is made on the condition that the person meets the mental requirements of the job offered. The psychological examination will test only for essential job related abilities. The psychological examination will be required of all persons conditionally offered employment for the position offered regardless of disability. The City will designate a physician and psychologist to perform all City required examinations for new employment or a new position. The examination will be done at City expense. Employment of Relatives An applicant related to any elected or appointed official or employee will not be considered for employment or volunteer work in a department or work situation where the relative would also be employed if it would result in a conflict of interest. The words "related" or "relative" for the purpose of this policy will mean: mother, father, legal guardian, spouse, son, daughter, brother or sister. Conflict of interest means: a. Where one employee would supervise or have the authority to appoint, remove or discipline a relative. b. Where one relative would be responsible for auditing the work of another relative C. Where circumstances exist which would place a relative in a situation of actual or foreseeable conflict between the City's interests and the relative's interest. 142286x12